Quintet

Overview

During a future ice age, dying humanity occupies its remaining time by playing a board game called Quintet. For one small group, this obsession is not enough. They play the game with living pieces, and only the winner survives.

Directed by Robert Altman

Top cast

Paul Newman

Essex

Vittorio Gassman

Saint Christopher

Fernando Rey

Grigor

Bibi Andersson

Ambrosia

Brigitte Fossey

Vivia, Essex's Wife

Nina van Pallandt

Deuca

Craig Richard Nelson

Redstone

D

David Langton

Goldstar

Thomas Hill

Francha

Monique Mercure

Redstone's Mate

M

Maruska Stankova

Jaspera

A

Anne Gerety

Aeon

M

Michel Maillot

Obelus

M

Max Fleck

Wood Supplier

Françoise Berd

Charity House Woman

Emil Glassbourg

Lost Soul (uncredited)

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